Tea Collection Recalls Children's Denim Jackets Due to Choking ... - PR Newswire (press release)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://ift.tt/2htwFxO

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children's knit denim jackets

Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and contact Tea Collection Inc. to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Tea Collection toll-free at 866-374-8747 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@teacollection.com or online at http://ift.tt/15fETe6 and click on "product recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 500 (in addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Tea Collection Inc. children's knit blue denim jackets with metal buttons and snaps. A tag sewn inside the neck reads "Tea." Style number 6F22400-405 is printed on a hangtag attached to the garment. The jackets were sold in sizes XS to XL (sizes 2 through 12).

Incidents/Injuries: Tea Collection Inc.  has received reports from six consumers about snaps falling off the jackets. No injuries have been reported.   

Sold at:  Specialty and other stores nationwide from August 2016 through December 2016 for about $60.  

Importer/Distributor: Tea Living Inc., d/b/a Tea Collection Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at:  http://ift.tt/2hwPba9

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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